Thorchain

The majority of today's blockchain industry is using centralized rails, which contradicts its purpose of decentralization, permissionlessness, and trust minimization. The future will see central exchanges acting as a wrapper and asset issuer for decentralized exchange rails.

Web3 Wallet developers are focusing on providing the best self-sovereign wallet user experience instead of having unrestricted access to users' funds like traditional banks.

Trust Wallet will soon start charging affiliate fees, with other wallets being made aware of the potential benefits they may be missing out on.

Despite various market cycles, including bear markets in 2018 and 2019, THORChain has managed to survive and even thrive. The project experienced a mini-run in 2020 and a mega-run in 2021. In 2022, THORChain faced a shock bear market but has since consolidated. Currently, the project is in a mini-bull market in 2024 and forecasts a mega-bull market in 2025. However, THORChain acknowledges that it will need to navigate 1-2 more bear-bull cycles to secure its position as the top project. The journey is not for the faint-hearted.

The cross-chain DEX market is immense and requires multiple protocols to address it. Cross-chain DEXs are resilient and adaptable. All challenges will be overcome and solutions delivered. The combination of CEX and DEX can create a successful brand, and being the first to release could solidify their position.

Cross-chain liquidity protocols are facing significant challenges but offer immense potential. Developers in this field play a crucial role and are highly valued.

The combination of centralized exchanges (CEX) and decentralized exchanges (DEX) can provide a winning solution for cross-chain liquidity. While CEX's have a large user base, DEX's offer the infrastructure for safe and secure cross-chain transactions without risks like re-hypothecation, rugs, or misappropriation. The first platform to release this combination may establish their brand as a leader in the industry.

The latest metrics for THORChain show positive growth across various aspects. User activity, swaps, savers, borrowing, liquidity fees, and THORChad passion have all seen an upward trend. Exciting news for $RUNE.

As of now, impermanent loss protection has been disabled for all LP positions. Dual LPs are advised to be cautious and accept the risks, including impermanent loss, going forward.

Yield and APRs on Thorchain frontends should be analyzed with scrutiny as they are backward-looking and influenced by price action. For Dual LPs, yield is determined by liquidity fees, impermanent loss, and synth liability. Savers only experience liquidity fees and have more predictable APRs. The time component and reference timeframe are important factors to consider. A tool is available to help visualize these calculations.